In an effort to
further address and mitigate concerns of airport safety, LAWA and VNY tenants
have laid the foundation for the creation of a Safety and Security Committee
for members of the VNY aviation community.

The general goal of
the Safety and Security Committee is to abate any safety or security concerns
around the airport as they arise. Participants on the committee will work
collaboratively, actively searching for issues and developing solutions for
implementation. At its core, the Safety and Security Committee will promote
collective teamwork and the disclosure of information to develop innovative
responses to incidents. “Collaboration is the key to the success of this
committee,” said committee Co-chair Greg Lavender, a VNY Superintendent of
Airport Operations. “With each member having a unique experience and insight
into the problems at hand, I believe we will be well-equipped to tackle issues
from all angles.”

A key point this
committee aims to reinforce is the price of inaction around the airfield, and
what effect the consequences can have on airport users and operators. Among
other topics of interest, the committee will also focus on the problems
presented by untrained drivers on the airfield, vandalism, passenger pick-ups,
pedestrian entry and red line violations.